Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from State of Origin

'Crack on': Flegler back from brink in Maroons miracle

Prop Thomas Flegler will play his first State of Origin match in 1071 days when he makes an inspirational return for Queensland.

AAP

No more Origin what-ifs for NSW debutant Fonua-Blake

Cronulla prop Addin Fonua-Blake will make his long-awaited State of Origin debut for NSW after a loosening of the eligibility rules over the off-season.

AAP

Slater expects Origin to get no special ruck privileges

Queensland coach Billy Slater is expecting the State of Origin series to be refereed like the NRL, with no leniency in the ruck interpretations.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Tedesco's NSW recall joy, Blues name six Origin rookies

James Tedesco is back in the NSW State of Origin fold, named in a Blues squad for the series opener alongside six debutants.

AAP

'Chills': Slater backs Walker as Walsh shock explained

Queensland will field a new-look spine and a suite of debutants in the State of Origin opener while remaining loyal to last year's series-winning stars.

AAP

Kalyn Ponga would 'play anywhere' for Queensland

Kalyn Ponga was as surprised as anyone to have his name linked with Queensland's halfback vacancy for the State of Origin opener.

AAP

'Selfless' Mitchell rules himself out of Origin opener

NSW have received a huge blow on the eve of their State of Origin team announcement, with injury sidelining star centre Latrell Mitchell from the series opener.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'Ready to go back': Cobbo makes Maroons statement

Selwyn Cobbo has made a late charge for a Queensland recall in State of Origin as his Dolphins teammate Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow reveals why he deserves it.

AAP

'Similar to Alf': Maroons selector gives Walker a boost

Darren Lockyer insists Sydney Roosters half Sam Walker will show he is no defensive liability in his final club game ahead of Queensland selection.

AAP

NSW hero 'would've walked home' if clutch play failed

NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.

AAP

NSW survive nail-biting finish to claim second straight Women’s State of Origin series

Queensland go down 10-14 to New South Wales in game 2 after stunning try-savers deny Maroons’ Jasmine Peters twice

The Guardian - AU

New South Wales win back-to-back Women’s Origin series – as it happened

Despite a scare in the final minute the Blues hold on to defeat Queensland 10-14 in the second game of the series

The Guardian - AU

'I'd be ready': Jojo takes 'Rat' line to Origin dream

Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.

AAP

Upton's leadership key for Maroons to turn tables

Queensland will aim to improve their discipline in game two of the Women's State of Origin series as skipper Tamika Upton's leadership is hailed as crucial.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Roosters veteran ready for Origin after knee 'scare'

Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has reassured NSW he would be fit and firing for the State of Origin series opener after a recent knee injury.

AAP

Key Broncos need form bounce to crack Maroons side

Brisbane trio Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Ben Hunt are all in contention for Queensland's State of Origin side ahead of the team being named. .

AAP

Val Holmes shakes off shoulder issue ahead of Origin

A favourite of Queensland coach Billy Slater, Val Holmes has shaken off a shoulder injury in time to remain an option for the State of Origin series opener.

AAP

Dragons No.9 on the move after 2026

St George Illawarra have confirmed co-captain and former State of Origin player Damien Cook will leave at the end of the 2026 NRL season.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Rabbitohs have 'no doubt' on Mitchell's Origin hopes

Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined with a lower back injury, but South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett isn't worried for the NSW star's State of Origin hopes.

AAP

Speechless: Butler details her 'crazy' Origin call-up

Rima Butler is readying for her potential State of Origin debut for New South Wales after Tiana Penitani-Gray sustained a knee injury.

AAP

NSW's Butler to debut, Maroons resist big changes

Sydney Roosters prop Rima Butler is in line for her State of Origin debut after being promoted to NSW's bench for game two.

AAP

Nawaqanitawase's Origin shot over after ankle injury

An ankle injury has cruelled Mark Nawaqanitawase's NSW State of Origin chances, while Angus Crichton could also be in a race against the clock for game one.

AAP

Roosters hold on as Broncos record comeback falls short

Three of the Sydney Roosters' State of Origin hopefuls suffered injuries in a 38-24 win over Brisbane, while Broncos half Adam Reynolds was also concussed.

AAP

Southwell leads late NSW surge to ice Origin opener

Jesse Southwell has helped NSW take an early advantage in the Women's State of Origin series, sparking a late 11-6 Blues win.

The Guardian - AU

Blues win Women’s State of Origin opener in fast fight with Maroons – as it happened

New South Wales defeat Queensland 11-6 to kick-start their Origin shield defence in Newcastle before heading north for games two and three

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.